August 2010 Workshops

August 2010 Workshops!

Paper Print Jewelry with Andrea
Saturday, August 7th 11-1 pm $25/person

Learn how to turn your favorite paper prints, stamps, fabric, or photograph into a wearable pendant or pair of earrings! Instructor will show you step by step the process of turning book binding board into durable and whimsical jewelry. All materials are included. If there is a paper print or photo you have that you would like to turn into a pendant or earrings bring it along. Keep in mind the final surface area is app. 1" x 1".

Glass Tile Pendants with Monica
Saturday, August 14th 12:30-2: pm $30/person

This is a fun class full of great technique! Learn how to fuse hand cut decorative papers to hand cut glass tiles for one of kind pendants, earrings, and rings. All materials are included. If you have a paper print or image you would like to use keep in mind finished product is 1" x 2" or 1" x 1".

Branding on a Dime: Small Creative Business Solutions with Andrea
Sunday, August 15th 12-2 pm $30/person

Branding is everywhere but how can you make it work for your small creative business? In this class learn an overview of branding today, why it is important, how to utilize it, and how to do so on a tight budget! Andrea currently pours daily inspiration into her blog: bee keeper studio and is the artist behind BeeTwixt: beauty in bloom.
Andrea will walk you through interpreting your overall vision, how to convey that to your customers, and what small details really matter. Branding is an ongoing endeavor, this class is designed to take the edge off for new small creative business owners.

Cards are Fun! with Devan
Saturday, August 28th 12-2 pm $20 (get $5 off when you sign up with a friend!)

In this learn-the-basics card making class Devan will show you how to make a personalized standard mailing greeting card from start to finish! Devan will teach how to cut card stock, score for folding, match colors, and embellish. Other techniques you get to learn: stamping, heat embossing, attaching a brad or eyelet, and how to use glitter. All materials are included.

Glass Tile Pendants with Monica
Tuesday, August 31st 4-6pm $30

This is a fun class full of great technique! Learn how to fuse hand cut decorative papers to hand cut glass tiles for one of kind pendants, earrings, and rings. All materials are included. If you have a paper print or image you would like to use keep in mind finished product is 1" x 2" or 1" x 1".

All Workshops Small Print
All classes listed above are held at the Portland Paper Zone.
Our address is 1136 SE Grand Ave, Portland 97214.
Payment is via Cash or Check only, please sign in for your class a minimum of 30 minutes prior and pay.
As a thank you for taking a class you will receive a 15% Off Everything Coupon good for one day and a free cup of coffee at the Daily Cafe next door!

For more information or to register please give us a call! 503.233.2933

July 2010 Workshops

July 2010 Workshops!

Glass Pendant Jewelry with Monica
Saturday, July 3rd 2-4 pm$30/person

This is a fun class full of great technique! Learn how to fuse hand cut decorative papers to hand cut glass tiles for one of kind jewelry. (more photos below)

Paper Quilling on Cards with Chelle
Saturday July 10th 1-3 pm
$20/person

Learn the basics of Quilling. Teacher will guide you through terminology, technique, basic shapes, and gluing. Teacher will help you create your own reference card to take home and provide each student with a booklet on how to use Quilling on a greeting cards! All materials and tools are included in the cost of the class.

Glass Pendant Jewelry with Monica
Wednesday, July 21st 4:30-6:30pm
$30/person

This is a fun and useful class full of great technique! Learn how to fuse decorative papers to hand cut glass tiles for one of kind jewelry. (more photos above)

Wedding Invitation Sets with Devan
Saturday July 24th 11-1 pm
$25/person

Join Devan, one of Paper Zone's own for a DIY Wedding Invitation Sets workshop. All materials are provided to show you how simple it can be to make your own wedding invitations for the big day. Learn to incorporate ribbons, paper, Envelopments, stamps, embossing, paper cutting, and much more! Sign up with a friend (mom, bridesmaid, fiance, or whoever!) and you will each receive $5 off the class. (photos to come!)

See Devan's design work here: Nimbi Design Blog

All Workshops Small Print
All classes listed above are held at the Portland Paper Zone.
Our address is 1136 SE Grand Ave, Portland 97214.
Payment is via Cash or Check only, please sign in for your class a minimum of 30 minutes prior and pay.
As a thank you for taking a class you will receive a 15% Off Everything Coupon good for one day and a free cup of coffee at the Daily Cafe next door!

For more information or to register please give us a call! 503.233.2933

June 2010 Workshops

June Workshops & Classes

Card Making with Devan
Saturday, June 12th 11-1 pm
$20/person
**Sign up with a friend and you each get $5 off**

In this basics card making class learn how to make a personalized standard mailing greeting card from start to finish! Devan will teach you how to cut cardstock, score for folding, match colors, and embellish. Other techniques you get to learn: stamping, heat embossing, attaching a brad or eyelet, and how to use glitter. Plus Devan is giving a sneak peak of her Bottle Cap Jewelry class later in the month for free! All materials are included.

Paper Quilling with Chelle
Sunday, June 20th 1-3 pm
$20/person

A clever technique you won't want to miss out on! Instructor will teach you how to quill paper and use for wall art, cards, or just to learn! All materials are included.

Bottle Cap Jewelry with Devan
Saturday, June 26th 11-1 pm
$20/person
**Sign up with a friend and you each get $5 off**

Not sure what to do with old bottle caps? Don't throw them in the recycle just yet! In this class you will learn how to turn a bottle cap into something wearable. Instructor will teach you how to use glue and glaze, embellish, incorporate paper, and how to attach it for either a pendant or earrings. All materials are included.

All Workshops Small Print
All classes listed above are held at the Portland Paper Zone.
Our address is 1136 SE Grand Ave, Portland 97214.
Payment is via Cash or Check only, please sign in for your class a minimum of 30 minutes prior and pay.
As a thank you for taking a class you will receive a 15% Off Everything Coupon good for one day and a free cup of coffee at the Daily Cafe next door!

For more information or to register please give us a call! 503.233.2933

Happy Crafting!

Snazzy Origami Fathers Day Card

Come grab your paper, embellishments and template to make this snazzy
origami Fathers Day Card.

Customize to the Dad in your life with patterned paper, brads, button, stamps, glitter...Whatever!!

Have a Dad in a uniform?
Policeman-Navy Blue Paper
Fireman-Fire Station Red, or bright Yellow Paper
Mailman- Pebble Grey Paper

Dad in the Armed Services?
Army- Olive Green or Beige Paper
Navy- Navy Blue
Marines-Navy Blue or Beige Paper
Air Force- Pebble Grey
You could even make your own Camouflage pattern!!!

Hand-Carved Stamps, Saturday May 22, 2-4pm

Hand-Carved Stamps

Teacher: Monica Kaul

Date: Saturday May 22, 2-4pm, 1 day course

Description: Looking for the personal touch to add to your wedding invitations or thank you cards? Perhaps you needs a personalized gift for a hostess, bridesmaid, or someone else in your life? In this class Monica will teach you simple techniques for creating your own rubber stamps (from your own designs or templates provided in class). Monica will also share with you tips for turning these rubber stamps into complete gift sets – the gift that keeps on giving long after the occasion has passed.

Above is a set of Save The Date Cards announcing the couple (Sara and Chad) are "getting hitched." The theme is country western, so the initials of the bride and groom were carved into a circle that looks like a branding iron.

The stamp was used to embellish the cover of the Invitations, and for hand stamping the Thank you cards.

The rubber stamp will continue to work hard after the wedding too, for personalizing letterhead and Holiday cards.

Below is an invitation set designed for a couple getting married in Hawaii.

The Hibiscus flower was the graphic element used throughout all of the pieces.

The Hibiscus flower stamp for use on the guest book then boxed and given to the couple.

It's the perfect gift that will keep on giving and remind the couple of their special day for many years to come.

Below is a wedding invitation with Pears as the theme.

Several sets of matching note cards were created from one carved rubber stamp.

The note cards were then given to the bridesmaids and hostesses as lovely hand made gifts from the bride.

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate, ages 15 and up

Materials: All materials provided.

Incentives: 24hr 15% Off Everything coupon

Cost: $20/person

Pails In Comparision

New product has arrived in our stores, clear tin pails in four sizes! This new addition gives way to many creative ideas, great for all-occasion gifts, party favors, wedding favors, or just because, who doesn't love a blank canvas such as this?

Our ever so clever staff member Rachel grabbed one as soon as they arrived and got to brainstorming. She made this homemade cookie tin & recipe card. She even carved the mini cookie stamp!

How do you get the ribbon pull top? The tin top is fairy malleable and making a hole can be done in various ways.

Idea #1- Use a wide nail and hammer to create an indent.
Idea #2- The 6" indented Crop 'o' Dile eyelet setter can punch though thin metal such as this creating a clean hole.

Once your hole is made, simply slip about 6" of ribbon through and knot on the inside & trim any excess tails.

Ingredients:
medium clear tin pail
Morex bronze ribbon in 7/8"
Various metallic paper (pictured Stardream Bronze & Curious Metallics Gold Leaf)
Your favorite sweet cookie recipe! Find the Chewy Molasses-Spice Cookies seen here from Martha Stewart!

What clever things could you make with these tin pails?!

-PDX PZer's

Get Inspired: Nimbi Designs

We are so lucky to have such a talented lady on staff bringing us her whimsical & colorful creations! She is the owner.artist behind Nimbi Designs, a world of all things paper. A graphic designer turned craftista at heart, she is bringing her eye for layout, design sense, & composition to cards, invitations, and even a little felt.

Don't miss her All Things Cards Class this weekend! Saturday in our store from 4-6 pm. She will be teaching basic how-to's for the cards seen her as well as cutting, gluing, and embellishment use technique.

See you Saturday!
PDX PZ Staff